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Home My WebLink About2006-09-05 PLANNING AND ZONING September 5, 2006 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:31 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council Chambers in City Hall of the Municipal Complex. Chairman Richard McNeese stated there was a quorum of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Richard McNeese George Zahn Vice Chairman Tony May Monty Huffman LuAnn Portugal Perry Bynum Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager Ron Young, Director of Public Works Robert Barker, City Engineer Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development Charles Anderson, Fire Inspector Holly Witt, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Michael Buckley, Charles Peacock, Michael Bowman, Connie Bryant, Andy lawe, Hee Hwang, Jim Isom, John Sanders THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Vice Chairman May and Invocation was given by Commissioner Huffman. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of August 22, 2006 Vice Chairman May made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of August 22, 2006. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 2 CASE #06-02-PP — CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 September 5, 2006 Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing John A Groves Survey, A-599, Tracts 1C1A, 3E, 3H, and 3J to Baccarac Industrial District Addition, Block A, Lots 8 and 9. This property is located at the 2800 block of W. Euless Boulevard and S. Pipeline Road W. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Alan Richards, is requesting approval of a preliminary plat of a 6.192 acre tract of land. The subject property is on the south side of Euless Boulevard, approximately 1200 feet east of Raider Drive and adjacent to the east of Baccarac Court. Mike Collins stated the applicant's representative, Michael Buckley, was available for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked the applicants representative to stand by for any questions from the commissioners. Vice Chairman May asked staff if this case is a zoning change as well. Mike Collins stated this is a subdivision of the property through a preliminary plat and the zoning stays the same. Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case #06-02-PP. Commissioner Bynum seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 3 CASE #06-08-SP — CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for Commercial Development proposed to be located at Kosambo Addition, Block A, Lot 1, 345 Westpark Way. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Andy lawe, representing Kosambo, L.P., is requesting approval of a Site Plan for a professional office building. The applicant proposes to construct an 8,000 square feet professional office building on a .81 acre tract located at 345 Westpark Way, the northeast corner of Westpark Way and Silver Creek Drive. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 September 5, 2006 Mike Collins stated the applicant, Andy lawe, was available for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked the applicant to stand by for any questions from the commissioners. There were no questions among the commissioners. Commissioner Portugal made a motion to approve case #06-08-SP. Commissioner Bynum seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 4 CASE #06-13-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Park Center Addition, Lot 2, for a Chemical Dependency Treatment Center in I- 2 (Heavy Industrial District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 2219 W. Euless Boulevard. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, TRS Behavioral Care, Inc., d.b.a. The Right Stop, originally received approval in August 2004 of a Specific Use Permit to operate a chemical dependency treatment facility. They are seeking renewal of the Specific Use Permit. The proposed facility is located on a 10 acre tract at 2219 W. Euless Boulevard, on the south side of W. Euless Boulevard, east of Westpark Way. The existing structure was the former home of the American Indian Center. The property is zoned 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District) with property zoned TX-10 to the north and 1-2 to the south. Mike Collins stated the applicant's representative, Jim Isom, was available for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked the applicant's representative to stand by for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 September 5, 2006 Mike Collins read a faxed protest from Transfer Forms located at 2130 Regal Parkway, Euless. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked staff if there were any code issues. Mike Collins stated there are no issues. Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve case #06-13-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Applicant volunteers to allow internal audits to be performed by the City of Euless to verify funding sources; 2) Tied to TRS Behavioral Care Inc., d.b.a. The Right Step. Vice Chairman May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 5 CASE #06-12-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Villages of Bear Creek Addition, Block 2, Lot 8, for a Car Wash in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 801 E. Mid-Cities Boulevard #100. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Sang Yoon Kwon, President of Paran Vision Investment Inc., d.b.a. Bear Creek Car Wash, is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for the operation of a car wash at 801 E. Mid-Cities Boulevard. Mr. Kwon has owned and operated the Bear Creek Car Wash since 2003. His original Specific Use Permit (Ordinance No. 1603) granted in 2003 was tied to his ownership as well as being valid for a period of three years. Mr. Kwon is requesting approval of a new Specific Use Permit due to the time frame expiration. Chris Barker stated the applicant, Sang Yoon Kwon, was available for any questions. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 September 5, 2006 Chairman McNeese asked the applicant to stand by for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. There were no questions among the commissioners. Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case #06-12-SUP with the following condition: 1) Tied to the owner Paran Vision Investment, Sang Yoon Kwon, President. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 6 CASE #06-10-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Somerset Place Addition, Block C, Lots 27ER and 27A, for an Indoor Soccer Arena in PD 1029 (Planned Development 1029) based on C-2 zoning and C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 100 E. Midway Drive. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Jim Mertz, owner of Arena Athletics, is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit renewal for the operation of an indoor soccer/athletic facility. Mr. Mertz has completed major renovations to the 47,000 square feet Arena Athletics facility, with a quality full service restaurant. Major renovations were completed during 2005 that created two distinct soccer operations with a common passage way: a northern portion for youth league play that accounts for approximately 25% of the total league play, a southern portion that contains the adult league field, and a full service restaurant with second floor viewing area. In addition, parking lot and lighting improvements were also completed. Chris Barker stated the applicant had traveled out of state and was not available to attend the meeting. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 September 5, 2006 Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Chairman McNeese asked staff if the landscaping was completed since the last Specific Use Permit. Mike stated that the landscaping has been completed. Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve case #06-10-SUP with the following condition: 1) Tied to Mr. Jim Mertz as current owner. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 7 CASE #06-09-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Morrisdale Addition, Block 1A, Lot 2A2, for a Dry Cleaning Plant in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 4319 W. Pipeline Road. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Hee Dong Hwang, is requesting a renewal of a Specific Use Permit for a dry cleaners plant. Central Cleaners is located at 4319 W. Pipeline Road. The applicant received approval of case #00-01-SUP (Ordinance No. 1410) on March 28, 2000 that was valid for three (3) years and a renewal valid for three (3) years in 2003. The applicant is currently operating under a lease that will expire in 2011. Chris Barker stated the applicant, Hee Hwang, was available for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked the applicant to stand by for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 September 5, 2006 Chairman McNeese asked staff if there were any code issues. Mike Collins stated there are no issues. Commissioner Portugal made a motion to approve #06-09-SUP with the following condition: 1) Tied to the current owner, Hee D. Hwang. Vice Chairman May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 8 CASE #06-11-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Heritage Towne Crossing Addition, Block B, Lot 1, for a Cigar Store with Alcohol Sales in TX-121 (The 121 Gateway District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 1301 W. Glade Road #180. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Mr. Charles M. Peacock, co-owner of Town and Country Cigars, is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for the operation of a cigar store with alcohol sales. Town and Country Cigars original Specific Use Permit was issued by the Euless City Council, Ordinance No. 1552, on September 10, 2002. The original Specific Use Permit was tied to the owners, Mr. Rob Worley and Mr. Michael Pasquale. Mr. Peacock, along with his partner Mr. Michael L. Bowman, have recently purchased the existing Town and Country Cigars store located at 1301 W. Glade Road #180 within the Heritage Towne Center. Mr. Peacock and Mr. Bowman intend to continue the operation of Town and Country Cigars as it currently operates. Chris Barker stated the applicants, Charles Peacock and Michael Bowman, were available for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked the applicants to stand by for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 September 5, 2006 Commissioner Bynum asked the applicants if the alcohol sales represent a minor amount of their overall business. Charles Peacock, 6 Echo Cove, Grapevine and Michael Bowman, 215 Mint Lane, Euless, stated that last year it was about 15% and is only available to members. Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve case #06-11-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the owners, Mr. Charles M. Peacock and Mr. Michael L. Bowman; 2) Tied to alcohol sales representing less than 25% of total sales annually. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioner Huffman, Portugal, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 9 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 10 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. AIL . - -)ze �a 3- � j C . rman M• eese 71-4--•-- Date